47^th Star Blog

Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico schools, universities, local, state, federal and tribal entities are encouraged to submit proposals for grant funding to plant trees through the New Mexico State Forestry Division’s Centennial Forest Re-Leaf Program, according to New Mexico Urban Forestry Program Manager Kelly Washburn. “Trees are an important part of New Mexico’s history and heritage,” said Washburn. “The trees we enjoy now were part of New Mexico’s first century of statehood and we’re ...Continue Reading

SANTA FE, NM — The New Mexico Centennial Foundation, in partnership with the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, is pleased to announce the awardees of the Centennial Gardens Program. Thanks to the generosity of The Coca-Cola Foundation and U.S. Bank, eight grants will be provided this spring to support school and community garden projects in honor of New Mexico’s 100th anniversary of statehood. The Foundation received 113 grant applications from every corner of the ...Continue Reading

From Pig Roasts to Butch Cassidy, Territorial Spies and More Plus: A Free Statehood Symposium at the New Mexico History Museum Santa Fe – Outlaws, Rough Riders, classic restaurants and a possible spy will come to life at the 2012 New Mexico Statehood History Conference, May 3-5, in Santa Fe. Presented by the Historical Society of New Mexico and the New Mexico History Museum/Palace of the Governors, this Centennial version of the Society’s annual conference ...Continue Reading

SANTA FE – Today Governor Susana Martinez kicked off the New Mexico Tourism Department’s Centennial travel promotion and photo contest called “Get the Picture” as part of the State’s Centennial celebration. She encouraged residents to travel New Mexico, get the picture and compete for a prize at the same time. “The Centennial is the perfect time to learn about New Mexico’s past and travel to places to discover what the state has to offer,” said ...Continue Reading

SANTA FE―As New Mexico Statehood Day, January 6, 2012, draws near, activities are planned in communities statewide to commemorate 100 years of union with the United States. New Mexico was officially welcomed as the 47th State in the Union on January 6, 1912 when President William H. Taft signed the statehood legislation. Some highlights planned in New Mexico communities are included below. Visit www.nmcentennial.org or the NM Centennial Facebook page for more. Santa Fe January ...Continue Reading

SANTA FE – The New Mexico Centennial Steering Committee is pleased to announce the release of Centennial Journeys, a series of two-minute programs aimed at educating – and entertaining – the public about interesting and often overlooked pieces of New Mexico history. The audio series will commemorate New Mexico’s 100th anniversary of Statehood, which will be celebrated in communities statewide during 2012. Weekly five-day segments of Centennial Journeys will be uploaded for broadcast by participating ...Continue Reading

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico State Forestry Division has awarded $21,123 in Statehood Centennial Forest Re-Leaf grants to plant trees across the state. “The health of our community and urban forests is one of State Forestry’s highest priorities,” said New Mexico State Forester Tony Delfin. “By partnering with the New Mexico Statehood Centennial Program, we are working together to preserve our beautiful landscapes, provide economic development and natural resource education for years to ...Continue Reading

November 2, 2011 SANTA FE, NM— The New Mexico Centennial is pleased to announce a call for proposals for the Centennial Gardens Program. Thanks to the generosity of the Coca-Cola Foundation, grants will be available to support school and community garden projects in New Mexico in 2012. Grants will be available via the NM Centennial Foundation at levels of $2,500, $5,000 and $10,000. To be eligible for a Centennial Garden grant, applicants must be a ...Continue Reading

LAS CRUCES — The New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces is about to unveil a much-anticipated exhibition called: “The Land of Enchantment: Commemorating the Centennial of New Mexico Statehood.” The exhibit features the state’s largest collection of statehood celebration memorabilia of past events (40th, 50th, 60th and 75th). The opening reception for the exhibit begins at 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 17 and is open to the public with free admission. Santa ...Continue Reading

October 24, 2011  SANTA FE, NM— The New Mexico Centennial announces an historic steam train, “The Land of Enchantment Centennial Special” will tour New Mexico in honor of the state’s 100th anniversary of statehood.  Steam Locomotive No. 844 is the last steam engine built for Union Pacific Railroad, and will travel from Tucumcari to Lordsburg November 4-9, 2011. Visitors can view the train at the events and whistle stops listed here (times are approximate): Date ...Continue Reading